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November is American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month, a time to honor the rich histories, diverse cultures, traditions, and contributions of Indigenous peoples. The United States is home to more than 574 federally recognized Tribal Nations, each with its own distinct identity, languages, and heritage. This month celebrates their enduring connections to land and community and their contributions to art, science, government, environmental stewardship, and social justice.

Dear WRLC Families,

November is a month of gratitude, and we want to take a moment to thank you for your continued support, partnership, and dedication to our school community! We appreciate the important role each of you plays in supporting not only your own children but all of our children as they thrive as learners and grow as individuals. It truly takes a community, and we are grateful to be on this journey together.

Parent-Teacher Conferences: If you have not yet scheduled your parent-teacher conference, please connect with your child's teacher to arrange a time. Our goal is 100% family participation! These conferences are an important opportunity to learn together, celebrate your child's growth, and discuss how we can best partner to support their learning and development throughout the year.

Grown-Ups' Night Out – This Saturday! We hope to see you this Saturday at our annual Grown-Ups' Night Out! It will be a wonderful opportunity to spend time together, strengthen our connections as a community, and raise funds for our school. We hope you can join us for an evening of fun and friendship!

Reminder: No School Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day.

Thank you for being such an important part of the WRLC community. We are grateful for each of you!

Warmly,
Principal Daruty

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Every year, our district asks all of our families to complete the California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS), an anonymous, confidential survey of school climate and safety, student wellness, and youth resiliency. Your input is critical. Please go to this link for more information and to access the survey link. The survey will be open from November 4-24, 2026.

Please contact Ms. González, Assistant Principal, if you have any questions.

Thank you very much!

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Cada año, nuestro distrito les pide a nuestras familias que completen la Encuesta de Niños Saludables de California (CHKS), una encuesta anónima y confidencial sobre el entorno y la seguridad escolares, el bienestar de los estudiantes y la capacidad de recuperación de los jóvenes. Su opinión es muy importante para nosotros. Por favor haga clic en este enlace para más información y para tomar la encuesta. La encuesta estará abierta del 4 al 24 de noviembre del 2026.

Por favor comuníquese con Ms. González, subdirectora, si tiene alguna pregunta.

¡Muchisimas Gracias!

OPEN-MINDED: An Open-Minded student knows that all people are different. They listen to the points of view of others and consider many possibilities before making a decision. They celebrate the differences that make all people unique. How can parents help to develop this Open-Minded trait at home?

Encourage your child to try new things – new foods, new games and new activities. o

Expose your child to different festivals, celebrations and traditions and be sure to present them in a non-judgmental way.

Encourage your child to really listen to others when they speak.

Introduce literature about many different cultures into your home library. Be sure that it is appropriate and reflects the culture in an appropriate way.

When you observe your child being Open-Minded, reinforce this positive behavior and use the PYP Learner Profile terms.

As our school prepares for its International Baccalaureate (IB) evaluation year, we want to hear from our school community. Your perspective matters. We want to understand what you feel is going well, what could be improved, and how we can better support every student and family. Your voice ensures our school reflects the needs and values of all families. We want to celebrate strengths and identify opportunities for growth.

Please take 5-10 minutes to share what is working well and where we can grow.

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• School materials including books, homework, projects, etc.
• Re-fillable water bottle ( We have several refilling stations on campus)
• A morning snack
• Lunch is available to all students free of charge. You may also pack a lunch from home.
• Sunscreen (put on prior to arriving at school)
• Hat
• Layers of clothing (sweatshirt, windbreaker, etc.) Keep an eye on the weather.
• A growth mindset for a successful day!

As an International Baccalaureate Programme School, we believe there is a broad range of capacities and responsibilities that go beyond academic success. We make a commitment to help all members of the school community learn to respect themselves, others and the world around them. We do this through the development of students according to the IB learner profile. The profile aims to develop learners who are:

Inquirers

Knowledgeable

Thinkers

Communicators

Principled

Open-minded

Caring

Risk-takers

Balanced

Reflective

The IB Mission Statement

The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment.These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

Email: ldaruty@smmusd.org
Website: https://rogers.smmusd.org/

Location: 2401 14th street Santa Monica, CA 90405
Phone: 310-452-2364